Author Archives: Tony Frazier

Metatronic Chapter Two: The Language of God

CHAPTER TWO THE LANGUAGE OF GOD   Those couple of people who hadn’t made it out the door yet froze at the voice. Gang-banger took a step forward. “You really think…?” The thing about the standard two-handed grip, other than … Continue reading

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Super Movie Monday – Kick Ass

So we’re back. You may notice some differences in how some things display. I’m considering some changes, which would mean the plug-in I currently use for lightboxing would no longer work, so I’m going to be posting without the lightbox … Continue reading

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Out of the Vault – Shade, the Changing Man

In 1977, DC and Marvel were in dire straits. Rising costs for paper and printing were driving up costs even as readership seemed to be declining. Some people were predicting the end of the American comics industry. But DC had … Continue reading

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Metatronic: Prologue and Chapter 1

PROLOGUE It floated in the heavens in serene majesty, facing toward the light that was the center and purpose of its existence. It bathed in glorious effulgence. The scales of its wings fluttered in the golden radiance streaming past. And … Continue reading

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Trailer Time: Metatronic

So I’ve been blocked and preoccupied and sick and what have you, but I promised I’d be back with something new on or about May 1st. It’s not looking like I’ll actually have the first chapter ready and the new … Continue reading

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From Partial to Total

So I’ve been on a partial hiatus since before Halloween, maintaining the Super Movie Monday and Out of the Vault features without writing any of the fiction that was supposed to be the whole point of the site. Well, that’s all … Continue reading

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Super Movie Monday – X-Men: First Class, Part 3

Here it is, the final chapter of the final (so far) movie of 20th Century Fox’s X-Men series. Last week, evil mutant Sebastian Shaw had manipulated the U.S. and the Soviet Union into a confrontation off the coast of Cuba … Continue reading

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Rare Find: Ditko Public Health Pamphlet from 1992!

Okay, so here’s the deal. It just so happens that, while researching for Out of the Vault, I found out that a prominent comics professional’s papers were being held in a special collection at a local university. So I went … Continue reading

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Out of the Vault – The New Wave

In 1986, Eclipse Comics was one of a few rising comics companies trying to make the leap from independent to major player. Marvel and DC were still dominating the market, of course, but Comico, First and Eclipse were all vying … Continue reading

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Super Movie Monday – X-Men First Class, Part 2

Sorry this is late, but, you know (ETA: Wow, so lateness is not an excuse for not proofreading, apparently; corrections added throughout). Continuing our look back at the final (so far) film in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men series, X-Men First … Continue reading

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